The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

but here. His awkward state had me biting

Finally I can manage

me, turning his body in a way to face me. His hand

Promise to not look at me any differently. I may come out a bit creepy but I

My eyes drop to his hand that held my arm. I

my best to ignore that

him that I would not see him any

He gives me a crooked awkward smile and

fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a

me want to capture it. I kept that

away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail and during

embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I was judging him and thinking of him

know that knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him

liked to see him squirm and decided to

even more.

Aiden squirm wasn’t a bad

wore. It was my birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was the one who tossed my cupcake.” I

than it was seconds ago. He

Who would’ve thought your daddy was a

okay. You

and snorted. “Checking to see if

at me from afar and took a picture of

appearance baby. I couldn’t show you I

all.” I shook my head in disappointment. “And I’m still not over

cupcake.”I pouted.

his chin. “I was a real jerk back

question?

ease up on this old guy would you? I

a few years and you’re not

be right back.” He said and lifted a finger to